The UC Davis Sheepmowers is a research project that invites university sheep into central campus lawns to improve campus sustainability and promote mental health through public grazing events. Before you head out, check our website or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ucdavis_sheepmowers/) to see if our mowers are scheduled to work. Their contract stipulates a 3-4week break between every […]

The UC Davis Sheepmowers is a research project that invites university sheep into central campus lawns to improve campus sustainability and promote mental health through public grazing events. Before you head out, check our website or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ucdavis_sheepmowers/) to see if our mowers are scheduled to work. Their contract stipulates a 3-4week break between every […]

The UC Davis Sheepmowers is a research project that invites university sheep into central campus lawns to improve campus sustainability and promote mental health through public grazing events. Before you head out, check our website or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ucdavis_sheepmowers/) to see if our mowers are scheduled to work. Their contract stipulates a 3-4week break between every […]

Remixing roots music and telling modern-day stories, Las Cafeteras create a vibrant musical fusion with a unique East LA sound and a positive message. Their Afro-Mexican beats, rhythms, and rhymes deliver inspiring lyrics that document stories of a community seeking love and justice in the concrete jungle of Los Angeles. Using traditional Son Jarocho instruments like the  jarana, requinto, quijada (donkey jawbone) and tarima (a wooden […]

On April 29th, the Pence Gallery will be open for a public art reception in conjunction with the 35th California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Arts (CCACA) hosted by the John Natsoulas Center for the Arts in Davis, CA. Stop by our Gallery from 6-9 PM to explore the art on display, browse the […]

Tree Davis has been planting trees and growing community for 30 years! Let's celebrate!This event is an opportunity for community members to come together and honor nature where we live, work and play! Our community leaders will join us in the reading of the Arbor Day Proclamation and we will showcase our new Climate-Ready Landscapes […]

Join children's author Pamela Adler and her adorable tripod poodle for a morning of book readings and activities!

Join us for Davis Shakespeare Festival’s first in-person production since 2019!   This is the first event through Davis Shakespeare Festival’s current project, Vacancy Arts Collective (VAC). VAC’s mission is to cultivate community joy by aligning socially conscious art with equitable practice. VAC produces works that represent the identities of the artists and team members […]

It’s that time of year for springtime garden tours! The Pence Art Gallery is hosting their annual self-guided tour of 7–10 private gardens in and around Davis on Sunday, May 1, from 12–5 pm. There’s more to the story: on-site plein air paintings, a gallery tour of an artist’s work, even gift bags! Find out […]

Enjoy riding with all your friends, family, and co-workers on the 12 mi. Davis Bike Loop any time between 10am–2pm. Visit up to 11 fun stations and enter to win a $100 gift certificate to the Bike Garage. Find Whymcycles and special treats along the way! Get on the Bike Loop anywhere, and go in […]

Visit the Pence Gallery to view a new exhibit featuring art by Gayle BonDurant. The evocative feel of seasonal change in nature is the catalyst behind BonDurant’s drawings and paintings.  She works in several media, from cold wax and oil paint to graphite and watercolor. Her subject matter and style are dependent upon what medium […]

Plant enthusiasts and gardeners alike are invited to attend the Pence Gallery’s 29th Annual Garden Tour on Sunday, May 1, from 12 - 5 PM. After a two-year break, we are so glad to bring back this event which provides a great opportunity to visit with friends and family during the height of spring weather. […]

Join us for Davis Shakespeare Festival’s first in-person production since 2019!   This is the first event through Davis Shakespeare Festival’s current project, Vacancy Arts Collective (VAC). VAC’s mission is to cultivate community joy by aligning socially conscious art with equitable practice. VAC produces works that represent the identities of the artists and team members […]